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The big purchase that led to fundamental questions about what America would become In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from the French for $15 million, extending the United States beyond the Mississippi River for the first time. Now the United States had big questions to answer: How would Louisiana be governed? How would it be divided? Would it be comprised of free states or slave states? What would happen to the Native Americans? With biographical sketches of the people who helped forge the answers to these questions, such as Lewis and Clark, Napoleon Bonaparte, and of course, Thomas Jefferson, this is the tale of the expansion of the United States into a new territory as well as a new era.
Abbie was afraid. She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine. "The Roops have done an excellent job of putting a fascinating tale into simple language. . . . Hanson's lovely watercolors evoke the mood and are far and away superior to what appears in many easy-to-reads."—starred, Booklist
This fun-to-read, informative book is loaded with fascinating facts about the history and customs of Valentine’s Day and presents jokes, riddles, interesting projects, and simple recipes – everything you need to appreciate and celebrate Valentine’s Day!
In this book, you will find out all about Martin Luther King, Jr., before he became famous.
An introductory biography of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice o nonviolent civil diobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights.
Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who helped guide Lewis and Clark on their famed expedition, tells her life story When Sacagawea’s son asks her about her life, she isn’t sure where to begin. Does she start with her birth as a Shoshoni? Her kidnapping by an enemy tribe at age eleven? Or her role as the famous guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition? She’s seen and experienced more in her young life than most people ever will. Told from Sacagawea’s point of view, this historical novel shares the ordeals of her youth along with the memory of her long, arduous journey west with Lewis and Clark. She shares her love of nature and explains how her loyalties have changed over time. This story of Sacagawea goes beyond the legend to reveal the flesh-and-blood woman who she really was.
Introduces a diverse range of admirable men and women, in a fact-filled volume that includes coverage of such historic individuals as Nelson Mandela, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.
Using primary sources, historic prints, and photographs, profiles the brave warrior whose accomplishments and actions brought him a place in American history
With a question-and-answer format, the books in this series share with young readers the history of holidays and how they are celebrated today. Interspersed are fascinating facts, riddles, and craft projects kids can make. Full-color cartoon-like illustrations make this series even more enjoyable!